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What's Next is the careers podcast that celebrates the messy and unpredictable paths we take on the scenic route to 'the right' career. Join Sam Collier as she delves into the transformative journeys of real people who've taken non-traditional paths to build fulfilling careers and find out what they learned along the way. 

Episodes

  1. Episode 4: Doctor Seaweed

    3 DAYS AGO

    Episode 4: Doctor Seaweed

    In this episode we welcome Doctor Seaweed to the pod. Also known as Dr Craig Rose, he is the marine biologist turned entrepreneur behind the Doctor Seaweed brand. We discuss his move from academia to business, the challenges and frustrations of running and scaling a business, balancing sustainability with profitability and what success means to him.  Find out more about the brand at doctorseaweed.com and give them a follow at @doctorseaweed. What's Next is a careers podcast hosted by Sam Collier. Find out more about Sam, and her work in marketing at whatsnextconsulting.co.uk

    56 min
  2. Episode 3: Mitchell Smith

    02/12/2025

    Episode 3: Mitchell Smith

    In this episode we speak to Mitchell Smith. Mitchell set up in management consultancy 15 years ago, following a career which started learning the ropes (or should that be wires) in electrical engineering and grew to overseeing 3000 staff whilst managing a plc business. He shares his take on life-work balance (yes you read that right), the corridor metaphor for careers and we discuss why the fear of 'making a show of yourself' is holding the North East back.  You can find Mitchell on LinkedIn What's Next is a careers podcast hosted by Sam Collier. Find out more about Sam, and her work in marketing at whatsnextconsulting.co.uk

    30 min
  3. Episode 2: Cat McGinty

    05/11/2025

    Episode 2: Cat McGinty

    In this episode we speak to Catriona Stephenson, better known as Cat McGinty. Cat has racked up years of experience in marketing and digital roles both agency and client side. Here she shares her experience of working in yacht paint, fishing tackle and tech! Our conversation covers handling redundancy and learning how to manage a team using the age old technique of making it up as you go along.  You can find Cat on LinkedIn where she'll get back to you in 7-10 business days. Approximately.  What's Next is a careers podcast hosted by Sam Collier. Find out more about Sam, and her work in marketing at whatsnextconsulting.co.uk

    52 min
  4. Episode 1: Lilja Katanka

    07/10/2025

    Episode 1: Lilja Katanka

    Our first guest is Lilja Katanka, a self-employed acupuncturist and wellness professional based in Cullercoats, North Tyneside. Lilja's journey includes two degrees, relocation and some partying - all of which we fully support.  You can find Lilja at lifeisforlivingwell.co.uk and on instagram @liljakatanka What's Next is a careers podcast hosted by Sam Collier. Find out more about Sam, and her work in marketing at whatsnextconsulting.co.uk

    43 min
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What's Next is the careers podcast that celebrates the messy and unpredictable paths we take on the scenic route to 'the right' career. Join Sam Collier as she delves into the transformative journeys of real people who've taken non-traditional paths to build fulfilling careers and find out what they learned along the way. 

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  • Creator
    What's Next Marketing
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 What's Next
  • Show Website
    What's Next